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By Justin Mathews | Pinal Post
Florence town officials discussed annexation strategy at a March 30 work session. Residents living near Florence — particularly those in unincorporated Pinal County and areas bordering San Tan Valley and Coolidge — could be directly affected. Council gave general direction to staff to begin identifying annexation opportunities.
No vote was taken. The item was a presentation and discussion only.
What Annexation Could Mean For Residents:
Residents who are annexed into Florence may gain access to town services. These include police and fire protection.
However, annexation also brings trade-offs. Community Development Director A.J. Monroe noted that annexed areas would see an increase in tax rates in certain areas. He added that the town may also look at parks, open space, and utilities as part of annexation planning. Monroe acknowledged residents’ concerns. “They have a lifestyle that they’ve become used to,” he said, “and they want to make sure that coming into the corporate limits of the community, they don’t see any negative impacts on their lives, whether that might be ranching, or whatever it is. We know that they have some expectations because that’s what they bought into.
